Features

• Pineapples are perennials and return year after year with some careful tending.
  
  

Identification

• Pineapple plants are 2.5 to 5 feet tall, up to 4 feet wide and have long, pointed leaves that grow between 20 and 72 inches.
  
  

Fun Fact

• You can grow your own pineapple plants from grocery store pineapples. Save the crown of the pineapple, let it dry out for a few days, then plant it.
  
  

Growing Conditions

• Pineapples will do best in a warm area, such as a sunny backyard or a heated greenhouse for colder climates. Plant them in sandy loam with a pH of 4.5 to 5.5 for optimal results. Water the plants weekly and fertilize monthly.
  
  

Time Frame

• It takes about 18 months from planting a crown to have a pineapple plant with mature fruit.